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What a fantastic year for Napa County Landmarks! We started the year out with the approval of three National Register nominations by the State Historical Resources Commission, several successful walking tours, two historic bike tours in Calistoga, a golf fundraising event, the new Bothe Park Vintage Trailer Hitchup, and our most recent event: the Award of Merit.

Congratulations to all our 2015 Award receipts:

Brannan Cottage Inn – Restoration
Inglenook Tank House – Protection by Relocation and Restoration
City of Napa Planning Division – Protection and Preservation City of Napa Post South Napa Earthquake
Trefethen Winery – Post South Napa Earthquake Restoration
Yountville Town Hall – National Register Nomination and Restoration Project
Gifford House – Preservation and Restoration
Mary Ellen Boyet – Lifetime Achievement

Special thanks to Napa Valley Museum and Elhers Estate for helping sponsor the event.

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Congratulations to all our 2015 Award receipts:

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